Things To Do This Week

Bluegrass And Brews

Tastings from a variety of local vineyards and breweries, Bear’s BBQ and live music come to Rentschler Stadium before the Oct. 27 UConn homecoming football game. Husky Bluegrass, Brews and More runs for 2-1/2 hours before kickoff (time TBA.) $30 for a tasting ticket plus game ticket, or $20 for tasting ticket only. events.foundation.uconn.edu.

Museum After Dark

The 21-plus crowd is invited to haunt the galleries — including the new Dennis Hopper exhibit — and dance to DJ zErP at the Museum After Dark: Hollywood Halloween party at New Britain Museum of American Art on Oct. 26, 8 to 11 p.m. Additional entertainment will include “Zombie Caricatures” readings by Bone Thrower Evernia Fay, typewriter poetry by Ellen Arestin, and an interactive art activity. Admission includes snacks, beer and wine; cash bar: $4 well drinks, $6 calls, and $8 top shelf. Tickets ($30) in advance only at nbmaa.org

Family Halloween Bash

The whole family is invited to don their favorite costume and head to the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford for a free evening of music, treats, games and art activities on Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. Costumes encouraged. Free. 860-310-2580 and charteroakcenter.org

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‘Frankenstein’ At Twain House

Capital Classics, the folks who bring you the outdoor summer Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, also have a taste for old-time radio. On the week before Halloween, on Oct. 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 28 at 2 p.m., Capital Classics offers a radio-style live performance of the Mary Shelley classic “Frankenstein.” Since they’re staging it (with microphones, sound effects and other old-timey elements) at the Mark Twain House and Museum, the company is adding a Mark Twain short story to the bill. $20. $15 for members. 860-280-3130 and capitalclassics.org.

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Travel Expo

Plan for your next vacation, maybe get a deal or free ski lift or movie tickets, get your passport renewed — even climb a rock wall — at the Fall and Winter Escapes Travel Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 27. Kids activities include a face-painting, balloon art and a magic show. A Taste for Travel Sampling Pavilion features free samples from local restaurants, craft breweries and spirit brands. Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford. $5; 16 and under free. cttravelshow.com